Access Control News

The specification of the HandPunch supports Feedback Data’s existing time and attendance portfolio Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has announced a new partnership with Feedback Data to further enhance the trade distribution of Ingersoll Rand’s time and attendance biometric hand reader, HandPunch. Feedback Data is a well-established UK based manufacturer and distributor of time and attendance terminals and software utilities...

Entatech has UK agreements with Nightwatcher, Securix and Swann and now distributes Yale alarms and locks With winter fast approaching and darker nights looming, Entatech is introducing a number of fantastic new CCTV and Security products to their product portfolio, to coincide with National Home Security Week. Entatech’s security channel is one of the most evolving divisions within the distributor’s portfolio, and distributes a wide range of CCTV, lighting and se...

Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, in conjunction with HID Global, announced that their combined end-to-end physical access control system with high assurance readers and validation software has been approved as a fully compliant FICAM Solution by the U.S. General Services Administration. The approval means that C•CURE 9000 from Software House, along with HID Global pivCLASS readers and validation software, are the first such products to meet the rigorous...

FICAM testing program ensures that products conform with existing APL approval procedures HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, and Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announced recently that the companies have joined forces to deliver the industry’s first fully FICAM-compliant solutions for end-to-end physical access control systems (PACS). The complete offering comprises...

GPP Perimeter Protection developed the AVI system using Idesco readers and controllers Global access control and security system supplier, GPP Perimeter Protection AB, was selected recently to deliver an automatic vehicle identification (AVI) system for bus transportation services provider, Veolia, in Hurva, Skåne, Sweden. Bengt Wedin, of Veolia, introduced it, saying: “This new system, for protecting access of our lanes from unauthorised vehicles, works perfectly....

The new generation of DL/ID cards feature tru/window LOCK, which provides additional protection to cardholder Trüb AG, one of the leading suppliers of high security identity and travel documents, has been selected as the supplier of the new generation of Driving Licenses/Identity Cards (DL/ID) for the District of Columbia in the USA. The new generation of DL/ID cards are considered to rank amongst the most secure documents used in the United States. The cards are made of...

The card system is much more convenient and much safer than carrying keys The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is one of the first major public aquariums to place large-scale focus on the ecology and biodiversity of its own region. One of the facility’s two imposing main buildings offers an overview of the Tennessee River from its origins in the Appalachian Mountains to its outlet in the Mississippi River Delta. This regional focus was rare and exciting in 1992 when t...

Matrox® Graphics Inc. recently announced the immediate availability of a new, upgraded version of the Matrox MuraControl™ for iPad® app optimised to run on the latest iOS 7 mobile operating system from Apple®. This free remote control application for Matrox Mura™ MPX-powered video walls offers an easy way to navigate between existing layouts and generate new ones. New functionality includes the ability to select and display layouts created with Matrox MuraControl 2.0 for...

Talkaphone announces new self-diagnostic and reporting features of the VOIP-500 Series Phone / WEBS Paging Module. With Talkaphone’s latest public release of the VOIP-500 firmware, these devices can now perform a number of self-diagnostics on a scheduled basis: Check the status of the built-in button(s); Check the status of the built-in microphone and built-in speaker; Check the status of the WEBS speaker array; Report via an email, a phone call, or an activation of the Auxiliary Out...

LEGIC to present its innovations such as Trusted Service Management, Peer-to-Peer and multi-application From 12 to 15 November 2013, LEGIC shows its latest developments at the SICHERHEIT 2013 in Zurich. If it is TSM or Peer-to-Peer, LEGIC live NFC. Whether innovations as Peer-to-Peer or classics as multi-application, the name LEGIC stands for security and individuality. They offer license partners and end users the base for individual solutions in a wide range of fields,...

LEGIC’s booth will showcase how a smartphone becomes a badge or a multifunctional credit card Learn more about LEGIC`s latest developments at the Cartes in Paris. From 19 to 21 November 2013, we show you our latest evolutions. Be it a credit card, a smart card or a NFC mobile phone, LEGIC makes multi-application on the credential of your choice possible. We offer our license partners and end users the base for individual solutions in a wide range of fields, such as a...

The Case for Testimonials and Case Studies webinar will be held on 6 November Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security, and health and wellness solutions, announces its sixth dealer-focused interactive webinar, The Case for Testimonials and Case Studies, on Wednesday, 6 November 2013 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PST. In the age of Google reviews, Angie's List and Yelp; positive testimonials are more important than ever. A one-star rating with ne...

The partnershop will combine industry-leading voice biometrics and predictive analytics with customer-centric workforce optimisation (WFO) solutions Verint Systems Inc. recently announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Victrio™, an innovator in fraud prevention and identity authentication solutions. The combination of Verint and Victrio advances this comprehensive solution set by combining industry-leading voice biometrics and predictive analytics with...

IDTechEx Research expects 3.1 billion passive UHF RFID tags to be sold this year According to a new RFID sector survey by IDTechEx Research, the RFID market will increase from $6.98 billion in 2012 to $7.88 billion this year, and will reach $23.4 billion in 2020. This includes tags, readers and software/services for RFID cards, labels, fobs and all other form factors – for both passive and active RFID. The market for RFID has grown steadily despite the economic meltdown...

Gallagher has introduced the K20 Tensioner Link System, a perimeter fence hardware solution which offers both improved performance and aesthetics. The product has been developed to enable faster and increasingly consistent installation of the system while providing enhanced security and easier maintenance and trouble-shooting. Further key features of the system include high durability, achieved through high quality materials and coatings, and the potential to retro fit the upgraded technology t...

Leading global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has launched the next generation of access control and time and attendance recording with the introduction of the new Interflex eVAYO range, perfect for any environment or architecture. Designed with aesthetics in mind, the eVAYO platform has been awarded a ‘reddot design award’. The stylish new Access Control Terminal IF-800 is a state-of-the-art access reader which is energy efficient using a power saving, low...

HID Global will contribute its expertise in mobile and wearable device authentication HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that the company and two consortium partners have received one of four U.S. cyber security grants that were recently awarded through President Obama’s National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) initiative. The grants build on the successful launch of five NSTIC pilots awarded in 2012, and...

The Symmetry and BioManager integration provides complete biometric enrolment AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is pleased to announce that Identity One is now a member of the Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Identity One has certified its BioManager biometric middleware with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which combines its biometric middleware solution wi...

Project overview A hospital works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, non–stop, and security needs to be guaranteed for the access of different people that use the hospital (patients, doctors, nurses, visitors, etc.). It is therefore very important to control lockdown. In response to NHSLA requirements to undertake a risk profile of lockdown procedures Nedap was invited to visit Crawley & Horsham Hospital in Crawley, West Sussex. The hospitals security team wished to explore new technologi...

Winners were commended for their achievements by a highly respected Judging Panel With close to 1,000 attendees, the highly coveted Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, took place during a Black Tie gala ceremony at London’s prestigious Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on 23rd October 2013. Produced in association with IFSEC Global.com, the Security Excellence Awards highlight the very best people, projects and processes the UK’s security industry has to...

Proxim launched the all new Tsunami 825, a very compact, high power, rugged radio that leverages the advantages of MIMO radio innovations and Proxim’s proprietary Wireless Outdoor Routing Protocol (WORP) to provide QoS class of service for delivering voice, video and data applications. Designed for maximum performance and ease of use, the Tsunami 825 provides a plethora of features with support for 5.150 to 5.925 GHz, thereby making it ideal for video surveillance and WISP applications....

The two-minute profile will spotlight the Schlage brand, its products and its commitment to keeping people safe The nationally syndicated series, “Manufacturing Marvels,” on The Fox Business Network will showcase Schlage locks, a brand of Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, between 9:30-9:45 p.m. ET. The two-minute profile will spotlight the Schlage brand, its products and its commitment to keeping people safe and secure where they live, work...

CEM’s AC2000 Security Management System to will be installed at the hospitals CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products can recently announce they have won the contract to secure the largest single NHS hospital build in Scotland; the New South Glasgow Hospitals, part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The publicly funded development will give Glasgow one of the most advanced adult acute services hospitals in the UK and will be the biggest critical care complex in Sc...

There is a wide range of security measures available to protect people and their properties during winter months Sunday October 27th will see the official end of our British Summer Time (BST) and will mark the start of prolonged hours of darkness. As such, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is stressing to homeowners and businesses the importance of effective security measures throughout these darker nights. “Darker nights can signal the start of the burgl...

The newly designed Ireland e-passport uses the latest security technologies to protect citizens’ identities HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced the successful roll-out of the newly designed Irish electronic passport (e-passport). HID Global joined forces with DLRS Group, the leading security printing company in Ireland, and X INFOTECH, a leading system integrator and MultiPerso software suite developer, to implement the Irish...

The brand new University Hospital Sant Joan de Reus, Barcelona’s most up-to-date health care facility, has chosen SALTO Systems XS4 smart access control system to provide advanced security management. One of Spain’s newest and ‘greenest’ hospitals, Sant Joan Reus has been jointly designed by the architects' studios Corea & Moran and Pich-Aguilera, specialists in hospital architecture. The hospital, which has 460 beds, specialises in treatments such as oncology, baria...

Lumidigm V-Series technology is included in the new Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers Lumidigm has announced that Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers featuring Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors are now being installed by a major biometric integrator to validate TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) cards at approximately 400 TWIC card pick-up locations. The TWIC programme provides a tamper-resistant biometric credential to marit...

SSAIB is now accredited for OHSAS 18001 and ISO14001 SSAIB, the UK’s leading certification body, has notched up a double achievement with the news that it’s gained UKAS accreditation for two increasingly important standards affecting companies operating in the security sector. SSAIB is now accredited for OHSAS 18001, the British Standard for occupational health and safety management systems, as well as ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems. The Occupational He...

Managing Director John Davies will be meeting TDSi’s local partners and customers at the show Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be attending the CPSE 2013 exhibition from 28th October – 1st November at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. Managing Director John Davies, will be meeting TDSi’s local partners and customers at the show as well as supporting its Harmony Alliance partners, of which the company is a founding member. John Da...

HID Global’s ActivID Authentication Appliance provides a unified and integrated authentication platform for banks HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its ActivID Authentication Appliance has been selected by the European Banking Forum (EBF) organisation as the winner of the Most Innovative Security or Risk Service or Product in the 2013 Retail Banking Awards – Security and Risk. Judges included key experts in the ban...